Stores And Equipment Manager

About Wessex Internet 

Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset.

Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff development. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for.

As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting individuals to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about transforming the broadband landscape and being part of an award-winning company at the forefront of the industry, Wessex Internet is the place for you! Join us in this exciting time as we continue to shape the future of internet provision.

The Role

In this newly created position, the Construction Stores and Facilities Manager will be responsible for meticulously documenting all existing and new equipment, overseeing stock flow, and maintaining the facilities within the Construction division, including buildings and yard space. Collaborating closely with the Construction team, you will play a vital role in facilitating operations, coordinating with Procurement and Finance to manage material and equipment releases, and ensuring accurate stock and equipment levels. Additionally, you will lead a small team of yard staff. 

Situated in the Civils Yard, your key responsibilities will involve establishing, implementing, and managing a cataloguing system for equipment and tools. This includes issuing items to individuals and implementing a Personal Holding Record for each employee and respective team. Your role extends to defining the 'equipment package' for each role, handling the issuance of kit to new hires, replacing worn/lost/damaged items, and recovering kit from employees leaving the company or changing roles. 

  

Collaborating with the Procurement and Finance team, you will adopt and maintain the stock management system, ensuring accurate reception, storage, and issuance of stock. This entails picking and issuing stock to teams 48 hours before it is required and re-stocking items that is not needed at the end of a project. 

  

As the focal point for the organisation and maintenance of the Civils Yard, you will prioritize tidiness to enhance efficiency and uphold the highest standards of Health and Safety across all facilities and operations within the yard. If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and managerial skills, we encourage you to apply for this integral role. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Commission and implement an Equipment Management system as a single source of truth for all assets in the Business
• Confirm correct allocation of kit, clothing and equipment to each individual / team across all Departments, with a focus on Construction
• Establish a Personal Holding Record for kit, equipment and tools issued to every individual
• Confirm the total count of all kit that the company holds, identify the deficit or otherwise against each individual/team, present business case for rectification, and implement
• Set stores and allocation change procedure
• Implement an issuing and re-issuing process to recycle unused stock back into the stores at the end of a project
• Manage the Facilities and Yard for the Construction side of the business and ensure they are set up to maximise operational efficiency
• Line Manage the Stores and Warehouse team
• Ensure operational coverage

Job Requirements & Key Skills 

• Significant experience of managing stores, stock and equipment.

• Knowledge to commission and implement a stock management system

• Knowledge of Wessex Internet Infrastructure delivery methods

• Experience with CRM systems and the ability to learn new systems

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate and report effectively

• Confident making key decisions under pressure and knowing when to elevate to relevant Line Manager or Senior Management

• Understanding of challenges faced when working in the countryside on private land

• Work well individually as well as part of the larger Construction Department

Benefits 

• 25 days of annual leave
• The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday
• Enhanced Family Pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career - we’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential
• Regular social events
• 75% discount to Wessex Internet package

Salary: up to £40,000 DOE 

Role Type: Full Time/Permanent 

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Location: Civils Yard based near Blandford Forum, Dorset